Imprisoned Saloon Owner Forced to Sign Check
Sam Pinchower, ex-tender of a Seattle saloon, was held at Georgetown Country Inn from Friday night to Saturday evening. Hutchins and F Tupper forced him to sign a 2000 check after stealing his jewels worth 4000, with delays, hunger and threats before the check was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pinschower
South
Georgetown
E. A. Hutchins
Hutchings
Pinechower
Tits Eschower
Seattle
F. Tupper
Ford
South Tupper
Pinschower
Hutchins
Tupper
Huteh- Tus
Hutehina
Pinsehower
Puget Sound National Bank
Puget Sound National
Pinachower
Hank
W. Ll. Cummings
Peyton
Mill
Tepper
Hetechine
Vanderveer
Pinehower
Chamberlain to Resign Governor Post Soon
Chamberlain plans to resign as governor and will report to Washington on March 4 to receive the pension and duties of the office. Frank Will Benson is slated to act as governor and secretary, handling both roles until a successor is chosen. The article also notes U.S. electric road mileage at 26,412 miles by 1907, led by Ohio with 4,450 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halmm
Ore
U. P
Chamberlain
United States
Frank Will Benson
Onio
City council bribe-giver released on bail in Pittsburg
Se-Chda S Cameron former president of Pittsburg and Tube City Electric railroad was released on bail of 95 000 after imprisonment for bribery. The long bribery scandal involved Councilman W A Martin who served three years for refusing to reveal confederates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
S. Cameron
Pittsburg & Tube City Electric Railroad
Bac
Canada
W. A. Martin
Western Penitentiary
Camerons
Train Stalled After Rock Slide Near Ruby
A west bound freight train struck a rock slide near Ruby 20 miles from Salt Lake City. Engineer was uninjured but conductor Orson Spencer was killed and fireman Mclide fatally scunded. Severe blizzard disrupts rail service and schedules in the region.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Pamnony
Ruby
Orson Spencer
Mclide
Livesly Fights Extradition in Portland Case
George Livesly appeared before Superior Judge A W Frater to contest extradition on grand larceny charges. Deputy Sheriff Huckabay attended to arrest him. the case was continued awaiting Acting Gov Hay's decision on a writ of habeas corpus from Portland authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Livesly
Portland
A. W. Frater
Livesly
John Salegater
Huckabay
Cohurt
Freter
Gov. Hay
Alienation Suit Goes To Trial In Superior Court
The case seeks damages of 10600 dollars in a suit by J. R. McGee against H. E. Campbell alleging alienation of his wife's affections. Trial occurs before Superior Judge Wilson K. R. Gay today.
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J. R. McGee
8. E Campbell
Wilson KR. Gay Today
Park land purchase proposed in Kinnear's Addition
The board of park commissioners will ask the city council at tonight's meeting to authorize buying a block in Kinnear's Addition for 15000 dollars for park purposes. They also seek condemnation of land in Denny Sherman Addition to be used for park purposes.
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Board of Park Commissioners
City Council
Kinnears Addition
Park Commissioners
Denny Sherman Addition
Seattle to adopt city seal with five member committee
At a council meeting a resolution to create a five member committee to decide seal style will be introduced and the plan will be enacted by ordinance after council approval. The move aims to determine the character of Seattle's official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle le
Tennessee man nominated as American consul to Catania Italy
Stuart Lupton of Tennessee is nominated as American consul in Catania Italy. He previously served as vice consul at Messina during the earthquake, where Consul Arthur Cheney and his wife died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stuart Lupton
Tennessee
Catania
Italy
Lupton
Messina
Arthur S. Cheney
Dog Guards Master's Body in Snow Claim
A faithful hound guarded the body of Warren Hanacom after he froze to death in Rochester New Hampshire. The dog circled the scene, wearing a path in the snow around his master as winter claimed another life.
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Rochester
N. H
Warren Hanacom
Dix Ship Sails to Tacoma and Returns
The United States transport Dix steamed to Tacoma on Saturday. It will return here on Saturday or Sunday and depart for the Orient on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dix
Tacoma
Orient
Steamer Pennsylvania Departs for Alaska Ports
The steamer Pennsylvania left this morning for Alaska ports. A reported shipment of wine increased from 40 000 000 to 60 160 000 gallons.
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Penpnsylvania
Alaska
Pope Receives Sailors and Praises Relief Effort
The pope today greeted 14 sailors and several visitors from the supply ship Celtic in Rome. Pope Pius X emphasized the American relief work after the Stettin temblor, praising their aid and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
U. P
Pius
State Superintendent to Decide Appeal Over Berlin School Funds
The Berlin school board plans to appeal a $6000 appropriation for improvements including a new water system and better school supply to the State Superintendent of Schools Dewey after former clerk George Hrockhart was discharged January 7 for alleged incompetence. The board contends the amount exceeds need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
Story
Berlin
Dewey
Chiren
George Hrockhart
Bruckhart
Man Slaughter Trial Linked to Seattle Barber
Frank Poquett, a Seattle barber, stands trial for manslaughter in the death of John King after an altercation behind Ward's aroun. Superior Judge A. W Prater presides. Defense attorney Walter Fulton argues King did not die from Poquett's blow.
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Frank Poquett
John King
South Seattle
A. W Prater
Poquett
King
Ward
Aroon
Walter Fulton
Regrade Work Resumes on Jackson Street Project
Work on the Jackson street regrade, halted by a Supreme Court-related delay, resumes this morning. Crews are on King Street, targeting about one month of activity and payments to those damaged by the previous setback.
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Jackson St
King
Carman Manufacturing files city claim for flood loss
The Carman Manufacturing company filed a claim against the city for 1739.60 claiming basement flooding from a broken water main. The Knickerbook company protests Dearborn Street assessment and the county commissioners will hear Seattle Light Company petition for lighting district expansion. A brief humor quote follows.
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Carman Manufacturing Company
South End
Knickerbook‘r Company
Dearborn
Asseetment Oll
Regrade
Seattle Light- Ssompeny
Shangi hanged Man Hound in Tacoma Story
T. A. Cox a civil engineer and mining company owner from Patagonia Arizona arrives in Tacoma severely exhausted and hospitalized after claiming he was imprisoned for 48 days aboard a vessel in San Francisco after being drugged in Des Moines. He says abductors took his money jewelry and watch and that he will pursue his captors in San Francisco.
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Tacoma
Feb
San Francisco
T. A. Cox
Artsona & Pittsburg Mining Company
Patagonia
Aris
Tecoma
St. Joseph's Hospital
Cox
Des Moines
Seattle
Con
Tuccon
Ariz
Pittsburg
Tucson
Saya
Arizona
Busal News
Negro boy abused by adoptive mother in city
An 11 year old Negro boy, adopted from Washington Children’s Home, suffered severe injuries from alleged cruelty by his foster mother Mrs Ore Wen of 234 and Thomas streets. Police report bruising and burns, the mother faces cruelty charges while the boy remains in care awaiting transfer to Mercer Island as officers note his fear of returning to her.
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Mra
Orewen
Thomas Ats
Unlsholm
Otter
Huemane Vaupell
Jim
Boyne
Washington
Re. Plereon
Mra de Han
Mercer
Boas
Prices Paid to Producers for Masses Enates
A garbled market bulletin lists prices for poultry, veal, mutton, lamb, and beef cuts with per pound and per unit figures. It references hens, ducks, ewes, rams, calves, and veal, noting dressing and weights, but many figures are unclear or corrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Hoon
Leeal Ranch
Deep Mystery Surrounds Seattle Shooting and Robbery
Police in Seattle pursue a murder and armed robbery case after Harry Helaenie’s fatal wounding on Grant Bridge. DetECTives and interpreters search for clues as several suspects, including a companion of the victim, are held without charges. Body at Butterworths morgue amid ongoing inquiry.
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Charles Tennant
Seattle
Harry Helaenie
Grant
Miloon Bar
Butterworths Morgue
Herring
Murdor
Semane
Ds Enemawes
Foot Crushed By Tow Line During Gravel Tow
Captain Jack Pitts of West Seattle suffered a crushed foot when a tow line on a 260 ton gravel scow named Parthia kinked and drew tight as the line pulled toward Pine Street dock. The new line caused the accident. crews attempted to stop engines but the injury was severe and will require extended recovery.
Autopsy Ordered After Unexplained Death Incident
John Turner, who claimed to be an ape at a pacific night event, died after a fall that left him with head injuries. He refused to name a suspect, saying he had been drinking and performing stunts. City physician D Woodard will seek the cause, with an inquest possible and detectives assigned. A hospital note reports water boils at 218 degrees above zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turner
Urner
Tetav
Blanchard
D Woodard
E¢ Hospital
Bank Clearings Seattle and Portland Totals
Bank clearings report shows Seattle today with 1 630 332 03 and 324 304 60 for another figure while Portland totals include 1 289 and 008 and Balances listed as 141 490 00. The fragmented figures suggest daily city banking activity and balance totals for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Portland
Oregon Governor Vetoes Judge and Clerk Salary Increases
Gov. Chamberlain sent two veto messages to the legislature concerning salary hikes. One veto blocks raising the Baker City district circuit judge’s pay from 3000 to 4000 dollars. The other veto targets increasing Curry county clerk’s salary.
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Salem
Ore
U. P
Chamberlain
Baker City
Curry County
The Shining Machine Tests Bootblack Trade In Beattie
A new bootshine machine on Third Avenue in Beattie attracts curious crowds as it offers a cent shine. The device uses a rotating brush and buffer to brighten uppers with minimal human labor, claiming low cost and high profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Michigan
Snow Storms Off Alaska Coast Hit Southeast Waters
Weather notices say snow storms rage along the southeastern Alaska coast. An aerogram from the steamer Northwestern reports deteriorating conditions and an incoming Cordova arrival this afternoon. The steamer Buckman, off Cape Fairweather, also indicates heavy head winds and high seas.
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Alaska
United Wireless
Northwestern
Cordova
Enow
Buckman
Wireless
Cape Fairweather
Burned to Death at Indiana Steel Mills
Stephen Reints aged 42 of Indiana Harbor died and George Bonick of Indiana Harbor was fatally burned when the first open hearth furnace at the Indiana Steel company mills exploded blowing in the furnace door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
U. P
Stephen Reints
Indiana Harbor
George Bonick
Indiana Steel Company
Fatal burns from furnace blast injure two men
A furnace blast sent two workers Reitz and Bonick flying about 30 feet. Reitz suffered severe facial and body burns while Bonick sustained serious facial burns.
Keller to Relocate to Brunswick After Boston Ties
Deaf mute and blind celebrity Miss Holsen Keller plans a permanent move from Wrentham to near Brunswick Maine with Mrs. John A. Macy. The move aims to escape overbearing proximity to Boston that hindered her work.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Holsen Keller
Wrentham
Mass
Boston
John A. Macy
Miss Keller
Brunswick
Oldest Hendricks County Resident Is 106 Years
Danvillae Indiana February 8. According to the Brownsville Record Nancy Ridenour who lives with her daughter Mrs. Louton in Brownsville is the oldest person in Hendricks county at 106. She has two sisters in Tennessee aged 107 and 109 respectively.
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Danvillae
Ind
Brownsville
Nancy Ridenour
Louton
Hendricks County
Tennessee
Father of a Dozen Seeks Tax Breaks for Large Families
Alameda Dateline reports Patrick Cavanaugh 45 and wife 39 advocate antirace death by own action policies. He urges state legislatures to exempt fathers of large families from taxation to promote population growth. The couple, with twelve children, describe family life and planned sewing routines to manage chores.
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Alameda
Cal
Patrick Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Roosevelt
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Kinnear
Lincoln, Neb
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Jeremiah Howard
South Omaha
Cheney
Pope
Johnny
Judy
Frisco
Nevada
Tacoma Hospital
Mr. Cox
Howe
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Panama
Messaline
Frederick & Nelson
Melassis
Corontan
Watir
Reiitz
Bonick
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